Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee

Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee will discuss the natural world's relationship with the sacred in India, especially in the Anthropocene.

Ray, author of *Climate Change and the Art of Devotion*, examines ecologically grounded theology. Mukherjee's art focuses on ecology and culture, often featuring the banyan tree. Their conversation will prompt reflection on art's role in contemporary climate, health, and sacred concerns.

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Elliot Connor's TEDx talk explores "reverse evolution," drawing inspiration from ecosystems to find sustainable solutions for our "concrete jungle." This insightful discussion covers progress that

Elliot Connor's TEDx talk explores "reverse evolution," drawing inspiration from ecosystems to find sustainable solutions for our "concrete jungle." This insightful discussion covers progress that respects nature's evolutionary laws.

At just 17, Connor founded Human Nature Project, an international environmental NGO connecting 1200 volunteers across 102 countries to address our gradually sinking world. He is also an ambassador for Coalition Wild and the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization, a member of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Youth Leadership Council, and a recipient of Samsung’s 2020 Eco-Hero Awards.

Connor shares what evolution can teach us in our quest to save the planet. Learn more about TEDx events here.

A remote camera in Washington state captured a mother bobcat teaching her kitten to jump. The mother gracefully leaped to an off-screen branch, with the kitten making a valiant, albeit less

A remote camera in Washington state captured a mother bobcat teaching her kitten to jump. The mother gracefully leaped to an off-screen branch, with the kitten making a valiant, albeit less successful, attempt to follow. A super slow-motion replay highlights the young cat's effort.

This footage emerges amid ongoing concerns. In 2019, The Center initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program, challenging its annual killing of thousands of native animals, including bobcats, in Washington state.

Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth,

Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth, and biodiversity, along with potential solutions.

A pioneer in sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and nearly zero-carbon buildings, Duncan is a director of the Irish Environmental Network, Dublin Civic Trust, and Green Foundation Ireland. He also produces and presents RTE 1's 'Eco Eye' and 'About the House'.

Duncan founded Eco Ed 4 All, which develops environmental education for Irish schools and CPD courses for teachers. These cover critical themes like Climate Change, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the potential of discarded materials and aiming to inspire future generations about waste's productivity.

Yeboah's innovative work was featured at a TEDx event, an independently organized conference using the TED format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Indonesia faces a challenge where media and celebrity lifestyles promote excessive consumerism, leading many to acquire often useless items while mimicking influencers. This talk advocates for

Indonesia faces a challenge where media and celebrity lifestyles promote excessive consumerism, leading many to acquire often useless items while mimicking influencers. This talk advocates for minimalism as an ideal lifestyle, exploring its core principles and demonstrating how living with less can significantly enhance one's life.

Agi Tiara Pranoto, a Yogyakarta-based blogger and mediator, adopted a minimalist lifestyle in 2016. Her blog, DUCKOFYORK.COM, focuses on Urban Young Adult Lifestyle. Agi's unique approach to minimalism prioritizes mindset over simple decluttering.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Discover more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The Foundation's annual DIF event series features a film by Creative Conscience, exploring how creativity, film, and gaming inspire action towards a circular economy. It highlights creativity's

The Foundation's annual DIF event series features a film by Creative Conscience, exploring how creativity, film, and gaming inspire action towards a circular economy. It highlights creativity's role in building a positive future, with insights from experts.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity, launched in 2010, dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. It has emerged as a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers.

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